Model year guide

1992 Mazda protege

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1992 Mazda protege is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1992 Mazda protege at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints68
Combined23–27 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1992 Mazda protege recalls 1

Electrical System:ignition:switch NHTSA Campaign #15V674000 · 19/10/2015

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and overheat.

Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Experience Center at 1-800-222-5500, option#6. Mazda's number for this recall is 8715J.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1992 Mazda protege common problems

Owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Seat Belts
Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Fuel System
Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
Gasoline
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Vehicle Speed Control
Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.
Engine And Engine Cooling
Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.

1992 Mazda protege MPG & running costs

Combined23–27 mpg
City22 mpg
Highway29 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,750
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
Passenger volume92 cu ft
Cargo volume13 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$1,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1992 Mazda protege costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$13,750
Fuel only$13,750
Per mile$0.18

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1992 Mazda protege trims & engines on record

Engines
83 hp

1992 Mazda protege vehicles on record

1992 Mazda protegeJM1BC1414V0156199

Other Mazda protege model years

2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994

1992 Mazda protege — frequently asked questions

Does the 1992 Mazda protege have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1992 Mazda protege. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Mazda protege?

Owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are seat belts, electrical system, fuel system.

What gas mileage does the 1992 Mazda protege get?

The 1992 Mazda protege has U.S. EPA estimates of 23–27 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.